Dietary Aide

Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes, dietary needs and meal orders are part of the Dietary Aide's day. You must be physically able to prepare food, serve meals and assist the residents in eating, as well as be able to operate kitchen equipment and clean up after meals.

Dietary Aide Responsibilities:

Prepare the food for the residents

Assist in clean up, kitchen maintenance and setting up and taking down the dining areas

Other job duties include delivering food to residents' rooms, preparing and serving snacks and taking inventory of food and kitchen supplies.

Dietary aides must learn the protocols and procedures for their facilities, as well as the rules and regulations for the states where they work.

Job Requirements

Dietary Aide Qualifications:

Minimum education: High school diploma or currently enrolled.

Experience: preferred

Ability to work at a fast pace

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Along with physical skills, a dietary aide must be compassionate and patient when working with elderly residents, as well as the residents' family members.

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